Question 237 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Ensure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. When a Pilot is maneuvering a vessel to a dock, the primary responsibility of the watch officer is to ensure that the Pilot's orders are carried out properly by the helmsman and engineer. The watch officer acts as a communication link between the Pilot and the crew, making sure the vessel's movements are executed as directed. This is a critical role in maintaining the safety and control of the vessel during the docking procedure. The other options are incorrect because: A) signaling and flag etiquette is not the watch officer's main duty in this situation, C) the watch officer should not countermand the Pilot's orders unless there is a clear safety concern, and D) recording the bells is a separate administrative task that is not the watch officer's primary focus during the docking maneuver.